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Posted on Mon, May 30, 2011 : 8:11 a.m.

Red, White and Blueberry Smoothie, plus grilling links

By Peggy Lampman

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Red, White and Blueberry Smoothie

Peggy Lampman | Contributor

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Peggy Lampman's Memorial Day dinnerFeed

Happy Memorial Day!

It's a beautiful day! I'm going morel hunting. Here's a festive smoothie to also welcome in a celebrate the advent (hopefully) of warm weather. Stay safe!

(Meijer has 3 1-pint packages of blueberries for $5!)

Yield: 2 smoothies
Time to freeze banana: 2 hours
Active time: 10 minutes


Ingredients

6 large strawberries, hulled and washed, plus strawberries for garnish, if desired
1 ripe banana, frozen
1 1/2 cups blueberries, washed, plus blueberries for garnish, if desired
1 cup plain yogurt (Greek strained yogurt, such as Fage), plus dollops of yogurt for garnish, if desired
1/2 cup your favorite fruit juice (I used pomegranate)

Directions

In a blender, puree strawberries, banana and blueberries. Add yogurt and juice and blend until well combined. Garnish with fruit and yogurt, if desired, and serve.

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Perfectly Grilled Steak
Grilled Steak with Gorgonzola Butter
Go-Blue Cheese Burgers
Pomegranate Lamb and Grape Kebobs
Binghamton Speedies


Chicken and Turkey on the Grill
Grilled Chicken Fajita Bar
Grilled Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Turkey Burgers with Cracked Wheat and Spinach
Grilled Turkey Breast
Brined, Grilled Chicken Breasts with Blackberry Sauce
Grilled Balsamic Chicken Breasts over Baby Greens
Grilled Chicken Thighs with an Anchovy Crust
Grilled Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce
Watermelon-Glazed Chicken Kebobs


Pork on the Grill
Applewood Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Sauce
Smoked, Pulled Pork Barbecue Sliders with Hot Slaw
Barbecue Spare Ribs
Brined, Grilled Pork Chops


Fish on the Grill
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Fish Tacos
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Vegetables on the Grill
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